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West Allis Rheumatologist Doctors for Felty's SyndromeType of Physician: Rheumatologist What is a Rheumatologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists. Specialty: Rheumatology Common Name: Rheumatologist Doctors in West Allis * Medical College of Wisconsin Pediatric Rheumatology  Medical College of Wisconsin Pediatric Rheumatology  Medical College of Wisconsin Pediatric Rheumatology  Medical College of Wisconsin Pediatric Rheumatology  Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Pediatrics Dept  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group Wauwatosa  Milwaukee Rheumatology Center SC  Milwaukee Rheumatology Center SC  Rheumatic Disease Center  Rheumatic Disease Center  Rheumatic Disease Center  Rheumatic Disease Center  Rheumatic Disease Center  Aurora Medical Group Franklin  Lakeshore Rheumatology LLC  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Rheumatic Disease Center  Rheumatic Disease Center  Rheumatic Disease Center  West Suburban Center for Arthritis  West Suburban Center for Arthritis  West Suburban Center for Arthritis  Rheumatology & Immunotherapy Center  Medical Associates Multi Specialty Clinics  Advanced Healthcare Menomonee Falls Clinic  Steven Kenzer MD  Dana Trotter MD SC  West Bend Clinic  Genesis Medical Center  Kenosha Medical Center Clinic  Delavan Clinic  Aurora Health Care Sheboygan Clinic  Fond Du Lac Regional Clinic  Beloit Clinic SC  Aurora Health Center Oshkosh  John T Grandone MD  Affinity Medical Group Menasha  Affinity Medical Group Menasha  Affinity Medical Group Menasha  UW Health West Clinic Rheumatology & Arthritis  UW Health West Clinic Rheumatology & Arthritis  Dean Medical Center  St Marys Hospital Dean Clinic  UW Health Rheumatology  UW Health Rheumatology  UW Health Internal Medicine  St Marys Hospital Dean Clinic  St Marys Hospital Dean Clinic  UW Health Rheumatology  UW Hospital & Clinics Infectious Diseases  Aurora Clinic De Pere West Allis, WisconsinUpcoming Local Events2012-05-31
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Felty's SyndromeRead the Felty's Syndrome article » What is Felty's syndrome?Felty's syndrome is a complication of long-standing rheumatoid arthritis. Felty's syndrome is defined by the presence of three conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly), and an abnormally low white blood count. Felty's syndrome is uncommon. It affects less than 1% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. What are the symptoms of Felty's syndrome?Some patients with Felty's syndrome have more infections, such as pneumonia or skin infections, than the average person. This increased susceptibility to infections is attributed to the low white blood counts that are characteristic of Felty's syndrome. Ulcers in the skin over the legs can complicate Felty's syndrome. What causes Felty's syndrome?The cause of Felty's syndrome is not known. Some patients with rheumatoid arthritis develop Felty's syndrome but most do not. White blood cells are produced in the bone marrow. There seems to be an active bone marrow function in patients with Felty's syndrome, producing white cells, despite the low numbers of circulating white blood cells. White cells may be stored excessively in the spleen of a patient with Felty's syndrome. This is especially true in patients with Felty's syndrome that have antibodies against the particular type of white blood cells usually affected (cells called granulocytes or neutrophils). How is Felty's syndrome diagnosed?There is no single test for Felty's syndrome. It is diagnosed based on the presence of the three conditions mentioned above. Most patients do have rheumatoid arthritis antibodies (rheumatoid factor) in the blood. How is Felty's syndrome treated?Treatment of Felty's syndrome is not always required. The underlying rheumatoid arthritis is managed in the standard fashion. Treatments used for patients with recu... Recommended Reading Related to Felty's SyndromeCT Scan (Computerized Tomography) » CT scan facts
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